Tree Care Tips from Arbor Masters

Arbor Masters is with you even after we’ve left your property. Get expert tree care tips from our blog to keep up your trees' beauty and value.

A large mature ash tree stands in full foliage near a lake, showing the impressive size and canopy spread that mature ash trees can achieve.
How to Tell If You Have an Ash Tree (and How to Care for It)
Wondering if you have an ash tree? Learn how to identify common ash species, recognize early stress signs, and support tree health in areas affected by EAB.
A large tree fallen across a snow-covered Wichita yard after ice storm damage, with ice-covered branches scattered around.
9 Popular Wichita Trees That Are Least Likely to Survive Ice Storms
Not all trees handle ice storms the same. See which species are high-risk in Wichita and what you can do to reduce breakage, failures, and storm cleanup costs.
Ice-covered trees and shrubs create a winter landscape after an Oklahoma City ice storm.
Which Oklahoma City Trees Can Bounce Back After Ice Storm Damage?
Ice storms are rough on trees, but most aren’t a lost cause. Many OKC species can recover fully with the right post-storm care from Certified Arborists.
Arbor Masters crew members in safety helmets and high-visibility gear process cut branches in a snowy Lee's Summit neighborhood, with the company's blue service truck parked nearby.
Why Tree Preservation Matters for Home Value and Neighborhood Character in Lee’s Summit
Mature trees contribute to home value and neighborhood character–but only with proper care. Learn why Certified Arborists are essential to tree preservation.
Tree branches bending under heavy snow along a snow-covered path in a Des Moines neighborhood.
How Weight Reduction Pruning Can Help Prevent Property Damage During Iowa Winters
One storm can cost thousands in damage. Weight reduction pruning removes the branch weight that causes failures — before the next winter storm hits Des Moines.
Arborist using an orange chainsaw to prune a thick branch from a dormant tree against a clear blue winter sky in Cedar Rapids.
When to Prune Trees in Cedar Rapids for Stronger, Healthier Growth
Not sure when to prune trees in Cedar Rapids? Pruning timing depends on the species. Learn the best times for oaks, elms, fruit trees, maples & spring bloomers.
Young dormant trees with visible branch structure after winter pruning, surrounded by piles of pruned branches on the ground.
How Structural Pruning Can Set Young Trees Up for a Lifetime of Health
Structural pruning young trees in Missouri now costs a fraction of the emergency removal you'll pay for later. Don't wait for the ice storm to decide.
Mature deciduous trees with bare branches arching over a snow-covered residential street during an active snowstorm, with power lines visible running between them and parked cars lining both sides of the road.
What Davenport Homeowners Should Do About Trees Near Power Lines
Who's responsible for Davenport tree power line issues – you or the utility company? Here's how to know and when to act before the next storm forces your hand.
Closeup of pine branch showing winter burn damage with brown, desiccated needles next to healthy green needles.
How to Protect Your Evergreens from Winter Burn with Anti-Desiccants
Winter damage starts long before you see it. Anti-desiccants help protect evergreens and shrubs from the moisture loss that turns them brown in spring.
Looking up at a mature oak tree's bare winter canopy from below, showing thick trunk and complex branch structure against a bright blue sky.
How to Protect Mature Trees This Winter in Cedar Rapids – Without Wasting Time or Money
One ice storm can destroy what took 50 years to grow. Protect your mature trees this winter in Cedar Rapids by spotting hidden damage before it’s too late.
A boxwood shrub displays orange and yellow salt damage symptoms on its foliage in a mulched landscape bed.
How to Protect Your Des Moines Trees from Salt Damage This Winter
Learn how winter salt affects Des Moines trees and the most effective ways to prevent damage, backed by guidance from ISA Certified Arborists.
Tree branches clusterred to a neighbors' roof that pose risk for insurance risks in Kansas.
Are Overhanging Trees Putting Your Insurance Coverage at Risk?
Learn how overhanging or neglected trees can cause insurance issues, higher premiums, or nonrenewals & what Kansas City homeowners can do to stay protected.